KWA Contract Highlights (2010-2013)
Glenda Faatoafe, Rosa Vadillo-Rodriguez, Debbie Moore, Joan Sonnier, Louis Foldoe, Monica Nelson, Jolene Woodruff and Norma (Renee) Moe served on our bargaining team.
After long and difficult negotiations, SEIU Healthcare 775NW members and Korean Women’s Association have agreed on a contract that includes fully-funded training, training differential pay and great healthcare.
Tough Bargaining - Big Victory
KWA proposed taking 30 cents an hour from you by making workers pay part of L&I (workers’ compensation). Our bargaining
team held firm and brought home a deal with no pay cuts for current KWA workers! KWA will pay all L&I expenses.
Home Care Training
KWA agreed to fully fund the Training Partnership. Workers will be eligible for quality training in 2010, and expanded training opportunities in 2011.
Training Differential Pay
As part of a prestigious federal grant won by the Training Partnership, starting in 2011, the first 25 workers who complete Advanced Training will move up two steps on the wage scale.
Healthcare
KWA will contribute the maximum amount for healthcare provided by the SEIU Healthcare NW Health Benefits Trust, which maintains affordable and high-quality healthcare for eligible workers.
Multi-Employer Bargaining
KWA will continue to participate in negotiations for our next industry-wide agreement. This brings more power to all SEIU Healthcare 775NW members to have a single, strong contract with benefits that meet the needs of home care workers.
Fairness at Work
KWA will remain neutral regarding our rights as workers to have a strong union. This will help everyone focus on winning more for workers, clients and KWA in Olympia and Washington, D.C.
New Direct Deposit System
KWA will start a new payroll system where everyone will be paid directly into bank accounts or by debit cards. This will reduce KWA’s administrative costs, which allows home care workers to keep more pay.